This module covers the basic aspects of climate and weather as it impacts on the activities and the coastal and sea conditions along the coast. The Southern African coastline is used as the main example, but the same principles apply equally to other parts of the globe.
It is relevant to all tourism operators and businesses that conduct tours along the coastline and at sea by boat trips. This applies to activities such as walking, hiking, whale watching, bird-watching, nature trails, canoeing, diving snorkeling and so on.
It is important to understand the difference between weather and climate, and be able to predict weather and changes to weather.Safety must be the first priority of customers, and as we all know the coast and sea can be treacherous - more so if it is not understood. Sea conditions are most affected by wind and to a lesser degree by temperatures, so it is essential to recognize the contributing factors to weather and sea changes, what causes them and how they develop, to the extent that we all become weather forecasters of local areas.
The course consist of a short PowerPoint Presentation and a detailed video that attempts to explain the concepts in sufficient detail.There are simple Assignments and a sjhort multiple choice quiz that need to be successfully completed, whereupon we will issue you with a Certificate of Completion as evidence that you went through the course.
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(When watching the video trailers, it is best to start the video and then immediately pause it, then wait a few minutes to allow streaming before starting play again.)